Fordyce, AR vs Mineral Springs, AR

Fordyce is moderately more affordable than Mineral Springs, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Fordyce scores 58 compared to 67 for Mineral Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mineral Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fordyce is $642/month compared to $831/month in Mineral Springs — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fordyce is more affordable at $92,500 median vs $132,500.

Median household income in Fordyce is $43,056 compared to $54,931 in Mineral Springs (-21.6%). While Mineral Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fordyce spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Mineral Springs.